Is it normal to still feel burning and a hot face 9 days after CO2 fractional?

I think it actually would be unsafe to not treat. Apply your medicine and/or see your acne doctor.

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...

This can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...

Due to your skin's pigment, you would not be a good candidate for ablative laser procedures like CO2 or fractionated CO2.    For your skin, I would recommend non-ablative lasers like Fraxel, or treatments that do not use heat like microneedling.  These are collagen stimulating...

Redness and swelling are very common after a CO2 laser. The redness and the lines between the treated and untreated area can linger for a few weeks after the procedure and should generally fade slowly over time.  Patient should follow their provider's post-procedural instructions, including av...